If you were a 90s kid you probably
grew up knowing about the hit abc series Boy
Meets World. The premise of the show was about a boy named Corey Matthews, who navigated the perils of growing from a boy to a man, with his best friend
(and total babe) Shawn Hunter, and Corey's first love, Topanga Lawrence. I recently
binged on the show when I saw it was on Hulu and fell in love all over
again. I’ve asked other women if they were team Corey or team Shawn, and to be
honest, it’s a tough call. Both were adorable. Corey Matthews was an overall
good guy. He was the epitome of the boy-next-door. He was also smart, goofy,
loyal, and committed to Topanga Lawrence for the long haul. Then there was
Shawn. Shawn Hunter was the bad boy. He had a rough life, but, he was the rebel
with a good heart, which made him even hotter. He also had a sensitive side, and
when he hooked up with his girlfriend Angela when the show went into its later
seasons, I was hooked. I was definitely rooting for those two to last. Boy Meets World was one of those shows
that represented a more innocent time. A time before technology and trashy
television started taking over. I believe that’s what made it so special. It
was a good, clean show about growing up. I wonder if there’ll ever be something
like it to come around, again. It’d be a tough act to follow.
As you embark on your career, I want you to know some things and stay woke about what you’ll be up against. Please understand that no matter what, you have value, and you matter. Always remember that. As progressive as this world and different workplaces may seem, every workplace has a culture. You’ll be in different places where a lot of people who don’t look like you will be in the room. But know that you belong in those rooms too. Spend some time observing and studying those spaces and learn as much as you can. There will be people you work with who will make presumptions about your competence, education, and ability to fulfill your job duties. There will be more who will think less of you because of the color of your skin and try to disqualify you the moment you make an error, mistake, or ask questions about things you may not understand. This will all feel uncomfortable and you may get insecure, feel like you’re all by yourself, and think you don’t belong there, but ride it out...